http://evergladeswondergardens.comUTCUTCUTC00001130T000000+0000+0000UTCai1ec-536@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224904ZClosed20151225201512260CLOSEDai1ec-857@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Kids enjoy a scavenger hunt all day! Ask for more details at the ticket counter.2016012920160130+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USAFREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=FR;WKST=MO0Find it Fridays!Regular Admission Feesai1ec-875@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Couples wearing red receive $2 off admission.2016021420160215+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Valentine’s Day ai1ec-876@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Come celebrate our 80th Anniversary of being a roadside attraction!
We will have fun stuff going on all weekend so keep checking back or call for more information.
Birthday cupcakes will be available starting at noon both days along with a proclamation from Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson at 1pm on Saturday, February 20.
Also on Saturday we will have a special visit from Captain Johnny O, a former Everglades Wonder Gardens employee! Stop by between 10-2 to take your own pictures with the Captain.
2016022020160222+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA080th Anniversary Weekend!Regular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-895@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Come goof off in the Gardens, relax in our picnic grove and rest awhile on the many benches throughout our lush botanical jungle.2016022420160225+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0National Goof Off Day!externalRegular Admission Fees Appliesai1ec-893@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comTroops with 10 or more guests arriving together will enjoy the group discount rate of $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 17. To reserve a spot in the picnic grove, send an email to info@evergladeswondergardens.com by March 9.2016031220160313+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0National Girl Scout Dayexternal$8 Adults - $5 children ages 4-17ai1ec-894@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Come see the green animals including turtles, alligators and parrots, and all the lush greenery in the botanical jungle. Guests wearing green and mentioning this St. Patrick’s Day promotion enjoy $2 off admission. Cannot be combined with other discounts.2016031720160318+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0St. Patrick’s Dayexternal$2 off if you wear green!ai1ec-896@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591The Easter Bunny doesn’t live at the Wonder Gardens, but his friends do! Stop by to see the alligators, flamingos, and other birds and reptiles, as the Wonder Gardens will be open 9-5pm on Easter.2016032720160328+26.343451;-81.779624EvergladesWonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0EasterexternalRegular Admission fees Applyai1ec-971@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing Mom to the Wonder Gardens! Mothers enjoy FREE admission when accompanied by her paying family. Cannot be combined with other offers.2016050820160509+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Mother’s Dayfreeai1ec-1021@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comThe Everglades Wonder Gardens will be CLOSED July 4th. BUT – please join us at the Bonita Springs 4th of July Parade and then after at Riverside Park for all of the holiday festivities!2016051020160511Downtown Bonita Springs0July 4th – CLOSEDfreeai1ec-973@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591We honor Veterans for their service by offering them FREE admission.2016053020160531+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Memorial Dayfreeai1ec-1056@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comWe are very pleased to announce our first Young Photographers Contest! The contest is open to photographers up to age 17. All photography must taken at the Everglades Wonder Gardens between June 15th and August 15, 2016. All photos must be submitted by 4 p.m. August 19th.
The winning photos will be judged by resident landscape nature photographer John Brady and the winners will be announced Saturday, August 20th at a 2 p.m. reception. All photos will be displayed in our Gallery from August 20th to September 30th.
Click HERE to download the waiver and turn in the completed form with your photos.
All photos will become the property of the Everglades Wonder Gardens and may be used for marketing and promotions. Photos should be matted and be 16” x 20” for uniformity. Limit of 2 submissions per each young photographer.
Any type of camera may be used. Acceptable photographic adjustments to color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, cropping and conversion to black and white are allowed.
Not acceptable for submission are composites, multiple combinations, deletion and moving of objects in the photo, digital filters, and others that do not show the scene in its natural state.2016061520160816+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Young Photographers ContestfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1020@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comWe are celebrating Father’s Day here at the Wonder Gardens by offering Dad FREE admission with a paying family.2016061920160620+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Father’s Dayfreeai1ec-1064@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comName the Baby Pythons!
Our two baby Ball Pythons were born here at the Wonder Gardens and we need help naming them! Please write your suggestion on one of these pieces of paper and place it in the pink bucket.
Our wildlife handlers will choose their favorites on World Snake Day, Saturday, July 16th!2016071620160717+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0World Snake DayfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1184@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comThe Everglades Wonder Gardens is CLOSED to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. =)2016092920160930Everglades Wonder Gardens0Thanksgiving – CLOSEDfreeai1ec-1677@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2017070420170705+26.343523;-81.779535Everglades Wonder Gardens @ Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Closed – 4th of Julyfreeai1ec-1797@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z20171123201711240Closed for the Holidayfreeai1ec-1837@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZFrom our family to yours, Happy Holidays.20171224201712260Closed for the Holidayfreeai1ec-1800@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z20180101201801020OPENfreeai1ec-1810@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZIn celebration of Cinco de Mayo and show appreciation to the commuity, we have FREE admission from 12pm-5pm on Saturday (may 5th).
Noon through 5pm Free tacos, popcorn and bottled water , while supplies last, provided by Project Hope.20180505201805060$5 Admission for Cinco de Mayofree$5,00ai1ec-529@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZBring a Gift for the Animals Days. Everglades Wonder Gardens is home to dozens of birds, reptiles and fish. They not only need food, but many need toys that serve as enrichment items to keep them active. Receive a free admission ticket for a return visit if you bring a gift card valued at $20 or more for a pet supply store or any of the following items, new and in its original packaging, for the animals: parakeet food, lorikeet food, wild bird seed, koi fish food pellets, aluminum pet food bowls, All Flock poultry feed, rope toys, ring toys for larger parrots, or heating rocks. 20151201T090000Z20151201T170000Z20151201T090000Z20151202T090000Z20151203T090000Z20151204T090000Z20151205T090000Z20151206T090000Z20151207T090000Z20151208T090000Z20151209T090000Z20151210T090000Z20151211T090000Z20151212T090000Z20151213T090000Z20151214T090000Z20151215T090000Z20151216T090000Z20151217T090000Z20151218T090000Z20151219T090000Z20151220T090000Z20151221T090000Z20151222T090000Z20151223T090000Z20151224T090000Z0Bring a Gift for the Animals Daysai1ec-530@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZEnjoy a scavenger hunt for children of all ages.20151204T090000Z20151204T170000Z0Enjoy a scavenger hunt for children of all agesai1ec-531@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZEnjoy a scavenger hunt for children of all ages.20151211T090000Z20151211T170000Z0Enjoy a scavenger hunt for children of all agesai1ec-532@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZVisit from Santa and his Elves. Take your own picture with Tropical Santa, and children can enjoy making a holiday craft. 20151212T110000Z20151212T120000Z0Visit from Santa and his Elvesai1ec-533@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZEnjoy a scavenger hunt for children of all ages.20151218T090000Z20151218T170000Z0Enjoy a scavenger hunt for children of all agesai1ec-534@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZSchool Break Discount Days. Kids love the Wonder Gardens, and parents love a bargain, so we’re combining the two. During winter break for Collier and Lee county schools, admission for school age children ages 3­17 is just $5 when they are accompanied by a paying adult. Cannot be combined with other offers. 20151219T090000Z20151219T170000Z20151219T090000Z20151220T090000Z20151221T090000Z20151222T090000Z20151223T090000Z20151224T090000Z20151226T090000Z20151227T090000Z20151228T090000Z20151229T090000Z20151230T090000Z20151231T090000Z20160101T090000Z20160102T090000Z20160103T090000Z0School Break Discount Daysai1ec-535@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZLast minute Christmas Shopping. For folks still looking for stocking stuffers or unique items to put under the tree, enjoy 10 percent off all purchases in the Everglades Wonder Gardens Gift
Shop, which has great gifts for children and adults. Admission not required. 20151224T090000Z20151224T150000Z0Last minute Christmas Shoppingai1ec-537@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZNew Year’s Day. Everglades Wonder Gardens is OPEN. Everglades Wonder Gardens is OPEN. Start the New Year with us! NOTE: Need special offer.20160101T090000Z20160101T170000Z0New Year’s Dayai1ec-540@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZSchool Break Discount Days. Kids love the Wonder Gardens, and parents love a bargain, so we’re combining the two. During winter break for Collier and Lee county schools, admission for school age children ages 3­17 is just $5 when they are accompanied by a paying adult. Cannot be combined with other offers. 20160103T090000Z20160103T170000Z0School Break Discount Daysai1ec-538@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZNational Bird Day. Stop by and visit our feathered friends. Stop by and visit with our many rescued birds. Bring in a new bird toy and save $2 off your admission for each toy donated. Young artists can pick up bird themed coloring sheets as they enter.20160105T090000Z20160105T170000Z0National Bird Dayai1ec-539@go-ipm-online.com/everglades20181119T224905ZTom Betts from the Bonita Springs Tropical Fruit Tree Club is the guest speaker. Bring your own lunch. Seating is on a first come, first served basis for the 42 seats on the Picnic Grove benches. Lectures are free with regular admission. Weather permitting. Purchase a Wonder Gardens membership to enjoy free unlimited admission. Lectures are held on the first Wednesday of the month from October through April.20160106T120000Z20160106T130000Z0Lunch and Learn Lecture.ai1ec-855@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Cary Hester & Grant Harper from Better Gardens by Design will be here to discuss proper bromeliad care. Bring your own lunch and join us in the picnic grove – 42 available seats, first come first serve.
20160203T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch & Learn Lecture – BromeliadsRegular Admission Fees Apply; Free to Wonder Gardens Members1ai1ec-886@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZJoin us for Some Enchanted Evening – our inaugural signature fundraiser and celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Everglades Wonder Gardens. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine, entertainment, wildlife encounters and other fun surprises. Cocktail attire suggested. $80 per person, to benefit our Capital Campaign. Space is limited, please RSVP by February 9, 2016.20160218T180000Z20160218T210000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Some Enchanted Evening – Inaugural Annual Fundraiserexternal$80.00ai1ec-879@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Come kick-off our 80th Anniversary weekend with Moonshine & Music!
Purchase tickets below.
Ticket Options
EWG Member Ticket $15.00 USDNon-Member Ticket $25.00 USD
20160219T170000Z20160219T190000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Moonshine & Music$15.00 for Members, $25.00 for Non-Membersai1ec-887@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZLunch & Learn Lectures Series: Back by popular demand – Madeline Bohannon, former president of the Bonita Springs Tropical Fruit Tree Club! She will be discussing what fruit is ripe now. Bring your own lunch and join us in the picnic grove. 42 seats available – first come, first served.20160302T120000Z20160302T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch & Learn Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-888@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Lunch & Learn Lectures Series: Back by popular demand -Adrienne Potter Diaz will join us from the Bonita Springs Tropical Fruit Tree Club! Bring your own lunch and join us in the picnic grove. 42 seats available – first come, first served.
GROW FRUITS (and veggies!) IN POTS
Adrienne Potter Diaz is an avid edible gardener. She started off by growing numerous veggies and 32 fruit trees (mostly all in pots!) in very small (zero lot line) backyard that was located in an HOA gated community. She now runs Miss Potter’s Place and teaches Edible Landscaping and Backyard Vegetable Gardening Classes. She also volunteers at a school garden, organizes classes for community gardeners and is a member of The Bonita Springs Tropical Fruit Club.20160406T120000Z20160406T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch & Learn Lecture SeriesexternalRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-943@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZJanet Martin; 239-992-2591; jmartin@evergladeswondergardens.comOur volunteers are an integral part of the Gardens and we could not be who we are without them. We all take our time and commitments very seriously, so we have created an orientation meeting to insure that you will understand our needs, requirements and rules as you become one of our team.
This is a full tour of the property and discussion/questions so it usually takes 1-2 hours.
Two dates available:
Wednesday, April 13 at 3pm
Saturday, April 16 at 10am
Please RSVP to jmartin@evergladeswondergardens.com which date you would like to attend. If you cannot make either date please let us know so we can try to accommodate you.20160413T150000Z20160413T163000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Orientationfreeai1ec-944@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZJanet Martin; 239-992-2591; jmartin@evergladeswondergardens.comOur volunteers are an integral part of the Gardens and we could not be who we are without them. We all take our time and commitments very seriously, so we have created an orientation meeting to insure that you will understand our needs, requirements and rules as you become one of our team.
This is a full tour of the property and discussion/questions so it usually takes 1-2 hours.
Two dates available:
Wednesday, April 13 at 3pm
Saturday, April 16 at 10am
Please RSVP to jmartin@evergladeswondergardens.com which date you would like to attend. If you cannot make either date please let us know so we can try to accommodate you.20160416T160000Z20160416T173000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Orientationfreeai1ec-941@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Zinfo@evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us at the Bonita Springs Tree Advisory Board Arbor Day Celebration at Riverside Park. Arbor Day guests are invited for special guided tours of the trees at the Gardens at 11am and 1pm with a special admission rate of $10 per adult. Space is limited to 18 guests per tour and registration must take place at the Wonder Gardens table at the Arbor Day event.20160423T100000Z20160423T140000Z+26.341582;-81.780411Riverside Park @ Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Arbor Day at Riverside Parkfreeai1ec-992@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591CGT Kayaks of Bonita Springs will be hosting the “Beat the Heat Summer Lecture Series” at the Everglades Wonder Gardens on the first Wednesday of May, June, July, August and September starting at 9:30 am. Each month’s topic will center around the history and tales of the first settlers to Southwest Florida – the Calusa civilization.
John Paeno is one of the owners of CGT Kayaks of Bonita Springs. John worked for NY State Parks and Historic Preservation at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, NY. He was second in command of the fort. When he moved to Southwest Florida he was hired by the Florida Museum of Natural History to install the Heritage Trail on Pine Island. While working there he met and worked with the world’s leading archaeologists relating to the Calusa civilization. He learned to replicate the Calusa primitive technologies and researched their stories. Today many of his replicas are on display in state and local museums and he is called an experimental archaeologist.
John lives in Bonita and has explored much of Southwest Florida with archaeologists. Today he shares the stories and technologies with the public in the form of his Calusa Ghost Tour.
20160504T093000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Summer Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Apply1ai1ec-858@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Join us for Yoga in the Gardens by Gulfshore Yoga every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Please visit http://www.gulfshoreyoga.com/ to register.
Tickets: http://www.lifestyleenrichmentservices.com/.20160514T090000Z20160514T100000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA20160618T090000Z20160723T090000Z20160813T090000Z0Yoga in the Gardensexternal$10 for non-members; $5 for Wonder Gardens Membershttp://www.lifestyleenrichmentservices.com/ai1ec-972@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591World Turtle Day® is celebrated each year on May 23rd, but we are celebrating a couple days early! Turtle & Tortoise encounters at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guests will also enjoy a coloring station! Regular admission fees apply.20160521T110000Z20160521T140000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0World Turtle Day®freeRegular Admission fees applyai1ec-993@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Marine biology Professor James Douglass will be a guest speaker at the Everglades Wonder Gardens on the morning of June 1st. Professor Douglass teaches marine biology at FGCU and often does class on the Imperial River. He will be talking about the Imperial River and it’s inhabitants from natives to exotics.
Professor Douglass will be the second guest summer speaker sponsored by CGT Kayaks and hosted by the Everglades Wonder Gardens
John Paeno is one of the owners of CGT Kayaks of Bonita Springs. John worked for NY State Parks and Historic Preservation at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, NY. He was second in command of the fort. When he moved to Southwest Florida he was hired by the Florida Museum of Natural History to install the Heritage Trail on Pine Island. While working there he met and worked with the world’s leading archaeologists relating to the Calusa civilization. He learned to replicate the Calusa primitive technologies and researched their stories. Today many of his replicas are on display in state and local museums and he is called an experimental archaeologist.
John lives in Bonita and has explored much of Southwest Florida with archaeologists. Today he shares the stories and technologies with the public in the form of his Calusa Ghost Tour.
20160601T100000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Summer Lecture Series – Imperial River Aquatic LifefreeRegular Admission Fees Apply1ai1ec-1044@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Flamingos!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160617T093000Z20160617T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – FlamingosfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1046@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Turtles & Tortoises!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160624T093000Z20160624T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – Turtles & TortoisesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1047@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Alligators!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160701T093000Z20160701T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – AlligatorsfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-994@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Aaron Thomas with the USCG Aux will be giving a talk regarding USGC regulations in back water and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about their environmental protection program.
CGT Kayaks of Bonita Springs will be hosting the “Beat the Heat Summer Lecture Series” at the Everglades Wonder Gardens on the first Wednesday of May, June, July, August and September starting at 9:30 am. Each month’s topic will center around the history and tales of the first settlers to Southwest Florida – the Calusa civilization.
John Paeno is one of the owners of CGT Kayaks of Bonita Springs. John worked for NY State Parks and Historic Preservation at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, NY. He was second in command of the fort. When he moved to Southwest Florida he was hired by the Florida Museum of Natural History to install the Heritage Trail on Pine Island. While working there he met and worked with the world’s leading archaeologists relating to the Calusa civilization. He learned to replicate the Calusa primitive technologies and researched their stories. Today many of his replicas are on display in state and local museums and he is called an experimental archaeologist.
John lives in Bonita and has explored much of Southwest Florida with archaeologists. Today he shares the stories and technologies with the public in the form of his Calusa Ghost Tour.
20160706T093000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Summer Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Apply1ai1ec-1048@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Butterflies!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160708T093000Z20160708T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – ButterfliesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1049@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Flamingos!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160715T093000Z20160715T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – FlamingosfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1050@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Turtles & Tortoises!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160722T093000Z20160722T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – Turtles & TortoisesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1051@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Alligators!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160729T093000Z20160729T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – AlligatorsfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-995@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591
Rhonda Mason will be joining us as guest speaker! She is the author of Empress Game. She will be signing books in addition to speaking about creating an alien and exotic world, environment, and ecosystem.
Rhonda Mason, author of The Empress Game Trilogy, (science fiction), divides her writing time between fantasy, science fiction and any combination thereof. She has an M.A. in Writing Popular Fiction, a B.S. in Environmental Geoscience and a B.A. in History with a Medieval concentration. (She also loves learning!) Rhonda is an environmentalist, and uses her experience working at the EPA in conjunction with her knowledge of history and geology to create the fantastical worlds in her novels. When she’s not in imaginary lands, she makes her home in Bonita Springs with her Marine Biologist/Professor husband, James, and her rescue bulldog Grace. Please visit http://www.rhondamason.com/books/ for more information.
John Paeno is one of the owners of CGT Kayaks of Bonita Springs. John worked for NY State Parks and Historic Preservation at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, NY. He was second in command of the fort. When he moved to Southwest Florida he was hired by the Florida Museum of Natural History to install the Heritage Trail on Pine Island. While working there he met and worked with the world’s leading archaeologists relating to the Calusa civilization. He learned to replicate the Calusa primitive technologies and researched their stories. Today many of his replicas are on display in state and local museums and he is called an experimental archaeologist.
John lives in Bonita and has explored much of Southwest Florida with archaeologists. Today he shares the stories and technologies with the public in the form of his Calusa Ghost Tour.
20160803T093000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Summer Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Apply1ai1ec-1052@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comToday’s “featured creature” – Butterflies!
Everglades Wonder Gardens presents – Flamingo Fridays, a summer children’s educational program. Each Friday throughout the summer will showcase a “featured creature” appearance, stories, crafts, and a flamingo-shaped activity guide.
The target audience is 5 to 8 year olds and their parental chaperone.
Families are encouraged to purchase an Everglades Wonder Gardens Annual Membership to enjoy free admission to Flamingo Fridays.
The independently operated Twisted Tangle Cafe (soon to open right next door!) will offer a special “flamingo pink” menu for children in addition to their Southern BBQ items. Pink Mac and Cheese and Watermelon Pink Parfait will top the menu!
20160805T093000Z20160805T113000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingo Fridays! – ButterfliesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1082@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us for our first Everglades Wonder Gardens Olympics on Saturday, August 13th at 11:00 am. For the cost of regular admission you can help us cheer on our Sulcata Tortoises and water turtles as they compete in our races. Hope to see you there! Free to Members!20160813T110000Z20160813T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0EWG Olympics!freeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1137@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z2399922591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comBring your own flashlight and join us for a special event EXCLUSIVE to Everglades Wonder Gardens Members! See the Gardens in a whole new “light”!
Want to become a member? Please click HERE to join today!20160817T200000Z20160817T213000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Family Flashlight Night – An EWG Members Eventfreeai1ec-1153@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens & CGT Kayaks, Inc.; For Reservations: 239-221-8218; info@evergladeswondergardens.com
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 25, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com20160825T100000Z20160825T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0EWG & CGT Kayaks Guided Walk and Paddlefree$35 in advance; $40 at the doorai1ec-996@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591Meg Bosi will be our guest speaker! Meg graduated from NYU with a BS in Biochemistry and worked in the pharmaceutical industry in drug development & formulation chemistry creating local anesthetics for post-operative orthopedic patients.
She relocated to Florida in 2012 to pursue a career in clean energy and began working for Algenol. Currently a Research Associate for the Department of Analytical Chemistry. There are currently over 100 active experiments in addition to several ongoing projects being monitored for quality. Meg’s team provides all data for every project including water quality, nutrient levels, ethanol production, metals, elemental analysis, etc…they are the only company globally that can produce algae in a closed system at a rapid rate, void of contaminates.
Meg is passionate about finding an alternate energy source, as well as keeping our Florida waterways clean! As a sponsored paddleboard racer, she has witnessed firsthand the water quality in our state drastically change in under a year’s time.
There is a quarterly tour at Algenol’s main Florida facility on October 20th. Please e-mail Tonya.DuBois@algenol.com to reserve your spot!
20160907T093000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Summer Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Apply1ai1ec-1154@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comCelebrate Grandparent’s Day with a trip to the Everglades Wonder Gardens! Grandparent’s receive $2.00 off regular admission prices with their paying family. Cannot be combined with other offers.20160911T090000Z20160911T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Grandparent’s DayfreeRegular Admission - $2.00 OFF Grandparentsai1ec-1162@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 15, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com
20160915T100000Z20160915T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0EWG & CGT Kayaks Guided Walk and Paddlefree$35 in advance; $40 at the doorai1ec-1170@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-221-8218; calusaghosttours@gmail.com; https://www.evensi.com/history-walk-2-everglades-wonder-gardens/186606735We are a stop on the second History Walk, sponsored by the Bonita Springs Historical Society.
Take a guided walk through the Liles Hotel and hear stories of Bonita Spring’s past. Walk through the park and hear about the water towers, artists cabins, the Imperial River, and the local businesses of old downtown. Learn about our lost historic attractions like the Shell Factory, the Seminole Village, the Dome, and the Mystery House.
Visit the Everglades Wonder Gardens and get the VIP Tour through the jungle. After the tour have lunch (cost of lunch is separate) at the Twisted Tangle right next to the Gardens. Experience the history, beauty and wonder of this tropical oasis in the middle of Bonita Springs.
Tour Reservations $30 and $35 at the door.
For reservations call 239-221-8218 or email calusaghosttours@gmail.com, or call 239-221-8218.
This walk is about 2 hours long with frequent stops in the shade.
Meet at 9:45am at the Liles Hotel in Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 3413520160930T100000Z20160930T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0History Walk #2free$30, $35 at the doorai1ec-1169@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comPlease join us for our first Lunch and Learn Lecture Series of the season! John Paeno from CGT Kayaks, Inc. will be our guest speaker and will be speaking about pirates! Bring your own lunch and join us in the picnic area. Regular admission fees apply. Free to Everglades Wonder Gardens members!20161005T120000Z20161005T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch & Learn Lecture Series – Pirates!freeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1155@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZAmber Piper; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com2015’s Ghosts in the Gardens Winner – Finemark Bank!
Get your friends together and craft your own ghost! We will showcase your ghoulish creations throughout the property for all to see! Drop off date is October 8th at 4 p.m. , display and voting starts at 9 a.m. on October 12th and the winner will be announced at 3 p.m. on October 30th.
EWG visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. Winner will be announced October 30th at 3 p.m.
Ghosts must be able to be hung or free standing with a post and be made with weather safe materials. Maximum size 6′ x 6′. We will accept group entries from businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, scout groups, etc.
For more information please email us at info@evergladeswondergardens.com.20161008T160000Z20161030T150000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Ghosts in the GardensfreeRegular Admission fees apply for guests. Free to enter a ghost.ai1ec-1179@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comWe continue our partnership with CGT Kayaks, Inc. and will host speakers on a variety of topics each third Wednesday of the month. Aaron Thomas of CGT Kayaks will be speaking about paddling the Imperial. Regular admission fees apply. FREE to Members!20161019T093000Z20161019T103000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission fees apply.ai1ec-1176@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591
Celebrate Riverfest with us in Riverside Park! Finemark Bank is sponsoring the Adopt-a-Florida Quacker duck race once again. Proceeds go to the Everglades Wonder Gardens. Show your support by purchasing a duck.
20161022T140000Z20161022T200000Z+26.341582;-81.780411Riverside Park, Downtown Bonita Springs @ Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0City of Bonita Springs Riverfestfreeai1ec-1213@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZCGT Kayaks; 239-221-8218; www.cgtkayaks.comEverglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Friday, October 28, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com20161028T100000Z20161028T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Walk & Paddle Tourfree$35 in advance; $40 at the doorai1ec-1174@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com
Trick-or-Treat at the Everglades Wonder Gardens! Visit us in costume and receive $2.00 OFF regular admission!
20161031T090000Z20161031T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Halloween at the EWGfreeRegular Admission fees Applyai1ec-1178@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com
Charlie Strader, president of the Bonita Springs Historical Society and past president of the City’s Historical Preservation Board and past chairman of the SWFL Archaeology Society will discuss how our area was one of the first and last areas settled in the USA. He will provide historical highlights and stories about the earliest evidence of humans in SWFL.
This lecture is offered in partnership with the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Bring your own lnch and join us in the picnic area!
Regular admission fees applies. Free to EWG members! Weather permitting.
20161102T120000Z20161102T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch & Learn Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission fees apply.ai1ec-1254@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comInterested in becoming a volunteer at the Everglades Wonder Gardens? Join us for Volunteer Orientation! This is a great way to get to know the staff and learn how you can help the Everglades Wonder Garden continue to grow! Call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 to learn more and sign up!20161109T090000Z20161109T100000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Orientationfreeai1ec-1181@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comTo celebrate and honor Veteran’s Day, the Everglades Wonder Gardens is offering FREE admission to Veterans and those currently serving. Their accompanying families also receive $2.00 OFF admission.20161111T090000Z20161111T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Veteran’s DayfreeFREE Admission to Veterans and those currently serving - $2.00 OFF familyai1ec-1257@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comPlease join us for Volunteer Training! We are asking that our volunteers complete our Volunteer Training Program. Volunteers will complete a 5 module training course. Docents will be asked to complete a 10 module training course. Please call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 for more information or email us at info@evergladeswondergardens.com.20161114T090000Z20161114T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Training (Modules 1-3)freeai1ec-1259@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comPlease join us for Volunteer Training! We are asking that our volunteers complete our Volunteer Training Program. Volunteers will complete a 5 module training course. Docents will be asked to complete a 10 module training course. Please call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 for more information or email us at info@evergladeswondergardens.com.20161115T090000Z20161115T110000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Training (Modules 4-5)freeai1ec-1182@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us in the picnic grove for our morning lecture series with our partners CGT Kayaks, Inc. Patty Huff will be our guest speaker. She will be speaking about “The River of Grass Greenway.” Her commitment to safe alternative transportation and her love of the environment and the Everglades encouraged her to help organize and serve on the River of Grass Greenway Executive Committee of the Naples Pathways Coalition. Last October the Friends of the River of Grass Greenway re-organized as a separate non-profit.20161116T093000Z20161116T103000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1198@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comWe will be closing at 3:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Eve.20161123T090000Z20161123T150000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Thanksgiving Eve – Closing at 3:00 p.m.freeai1ec-1252@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com
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20161123T100000Z20161123T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Walk & Paddlefree$35 in advance, $40 at the doorai1ec-1191@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comThe EWG will be CLOSED to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. =)20161124T090000Z20161124T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Thanksgiving Day – CLOSEDfreeai1ec-1260@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comPlease join us for Volunteer Training! We are asking that our volunteers complete our Volunteer Training Program. Volunteers will complete a 5 module training course. Docents will be asked to complete a 10 module training course. Please call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 for more information or email us at info@evergladeswondergardens.com.20161128T090000Z20161128T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Training (Modules 6-8)freeai1ec-1262@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comPlease join us for Volunteer Training! We are asking that our volunteers complete our Volunteer Training Program. Volunteers will complete a 5 module training course. Docents will be asked to complete a 10 module training course. Please call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 for more information or email us at info@evergladeswondergardens.com.20161129T090000Z20161129T110000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Training (Modules 9-10)freeai1ec-1185@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comBring a gift for our animals valued at $15 or more and receive a free admission coupon for your next visit. Must be in it original sealed package. Items needed: Koi fish pellets, bird toys. parakeet food, aluminum pet food/water bowls, Timothy hay, wild bird seed, rope bird toys and reptile heating rocks.20161201T090000Z20161224T150000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Donate a Gift for our Wildlife!freeai1ec-1263@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comPlease join us for Volunteer Training! We are asking that our volunteers complete our Volunteer Training Program. Volunteers will complete a 5 module training course. Docents will be asked to complete a 10 module training course. Please call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 for more information or email us at info@evergladeswondergardens.com.20161205T090000Z20161205T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Training (Modules 1-3)freeai1ec-1186@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comBring your own lunch and join us in the picnic area for our Lunch & Learn Lecture Series – partnered with CGT Kayaks, Inc. Jen Southall will be speaking about Cane Toad awareness and prevention.
20161207T120000Z20161207T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch & Learn Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission fees apply.ai1ec-1219@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZMary Pearce; (239) 498-5700; mdpearce103@gmail.comFlorida Landscaping Expert Certification Program
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Dates
Session I – Monday, December 12, 2016
Session II – Monday, January 9, 2017
Session III – Monday, January 23, 2017
Session IV – Monday, February 6, 2017
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café.
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understanding Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
Materials/Supplies fee: $30
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Mary Pearce, Program Coordinator (Volunteer) mdpearce103@gmail.com 239-498-570020161212T083000Z20161212T120000Z0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification – Session Ifree$30.00ai1ec-1187@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comTropical Santa will be stopping by the Wonder Gardens! Bring your camera and take pictures with him from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Regular Admission fees apply. FREE to Everglades Wonder Gardens Members!20161217T110000Z20161217T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Tropical Santa!freeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1398@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z20161218T120000Z+26.343825;-81.779236Twisted Tangle Cafe @ 27120 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Ribbon Cutting at the Twisted Tangle Cafefree1ai1ec-1183@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us in the picnic grove for our morning lecture series with our partners CGT Kayaks, Inc. Aaron Thomas of CGT Kayaks will be speaking about the United States Coast Guard Aux.20161221T093000Z20161221T103000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heat Lecture SeriesfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1188@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZThe EWG will be closing early at 3:00 p.m., but be sure to come visit us for some last minute shopping! Guests enjoy 10% off in the EWG themed gift shop (TODAY ONLY)!20161224T090000Z20161224T150000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Christmas EvefreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1189@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comThe Everglades Wonder Gardens is CLOSED to celebrate the Christmas Holiday. =)20161225T090000Z20161225T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Christmas Day – CLOSEDfreeai1ec-1410@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com20161228T100000Z20161228T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Walk & Paddlefree$35 in advance; $40 at the door.ai1ec-1190@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.comWe are OPEN! Start the New Year off with us at the Everglades Wonder Gardens!20170101T090000Z20170101T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0New Year’s DayfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1316@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z
This lecture is offered in partnership with the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Bring your own lunch and join us in the picnic area! Charles LeBuff, author of Everglades Wildlife Barons and past employee of the Wonder Gardens will be giving an oral history presentation of the Wonder Gardens followed by a book signing of his new book, “Florida’s Crocodile: Biology and History of a Threatened Species”.
Regular admission fees apply. Free to EWG members! Weather permitting.
20170104T120000Z20170104T130000Z+48.10135;-117.02328Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 ID-41, Oldtown, ID 83822, USA0Lunch and LearnfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1279@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZMary Pearce; 239-498-5700; mdpearce103@gmail.comFlorida Landscaping Expert Certification Program
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Dates
Session I – Monday, December 12, 2016
Session II – Monday, January 9, 2017
Session III – Monday, January 23, 2017
Session IV – Monday, February 6, 2017
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café.
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understanding Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
20170109T083000Z20170109T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session IIfreeai1ec-1455@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.com
Join us in the picnic grove for our morning lecture series with our partners CGT Kayaks, Inc.
Regular admission fees apply. FREE to Members!
Speaker information to be announced.
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20170115T213000Z20170115T223000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the HeatfreeRegular Admission Fees Apply; FREE to MEMBERS!ai1ec-1317@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us in the picnic grove for our morning lecture series with our partners CGT Kayaks, Inc. John Paeno of CGT Kayaks will be speaking about the Calusa Indians.
Regular admission fees apply. FREE TO MEMBERS!
20170118T093000Z20170118T103000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the HeatfreeRegular Admission Fees Applyai1ec-1449@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-221-8218
We are a stop on the third History Walk, sponsored by the Bonita Springs Historical Society.
Take a guided walk through the Liles Hotel and hear stories of Bonita Spring’s past. Walk through the park and hear about the water towers, artists cabins, the Imperial River, and the local businesses of old downtown. Learn about our lost historic attractions like the Shell Factory, the Seminole Village, the Dome, and the Mystery House.
Visit the Everglades Wonder Gardens and get the VIP Tour through the jungle. After the tour have lunch (cost of lunch is separate) at the Twisted Tangle right next to the Gardens. Experience the history, beauty and wonder of this tropical oasis in the middle of Bonita Springs.
Tour Reservations $30 and $35 at the door.
For reservations call 239-221-8218 or email calusaghosttours@gmail.com, or call 239-221-8218.
This walk is about 2 hours long with frequent stops in the shade.
Meet at 9:45am at the Liles Hotel in Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
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20170120T100000Z20170120T120000Z0History Walk #3free$30 in advance; $35 at the doorai1ec-1281@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZMary Pearce; 239-498-5700; mdpearce103@gmail.com20170123T083000Z20170123T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session IIIfreeai1ec-1448@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZJohn Paeno - CGT Kayaks; 239-221-8218 ; www.cgtkayaks.com
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com
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20170125T100000Z20170125T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Walk & Paddlefree$35 in advance $40 at the doorai1ec-1458@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comInterested in becoming a volunteer at the Everglades Wonder Gardens? Join us for Volunteer Orientation! This is a great way to get to know the staff and learn how you can help the Everglades Wonder Garden continue to grow! Call the gift shop at 239-992-2591 to learn more and sign up!20170131T100000Z20170131T110000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Volunteer Orientationfreeai1ec-1446@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comThis lecture is offered in partnership with the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Bring your own lunch and join us in the picnic area! Regular admission fees apply. FREE to Members!
Our speaker will be Patricia Huff and the title of her presentation will be “River of Grass Greenway”.
20170201T120000Z20170201T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch and Learnfreeai1ec-1282@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZMary Pearce; 2394985700; mdpearce103@gmail.comFlorida Landscaping Expert Certification Program
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Dates
Session I – Monday, December 12, 2016
Session II – Monday, January 9, 2017
Session III – Monday, January 23, 2017
Session IV – Monday, February 6, 2017
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café.
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understanding Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
Materials/Supplies fee: $3020170206T083000Z20170206T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session IVfreeai1ec-1447@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us in the picnic grove for our morning lecture series with our partners CGT Kayaks, Inc. Our Beat the Heat speaker will be, teacher, marine biologist, and environmental scientist Kate Pagan. Kate is a Pennsylvanian transplant, has lived in and around Florida for the past 15 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida. Since then, Kate has filled many roles as both researcher and rehabilitator of Florida’s marine mammals and sea turtles. Eventually, she took to the classroom to teach Lee County students marine science with a focus on conservation. In her free time, Kate paddleboards, picks up litter, rescues honey bees, and plans her next adventure.
Regular admission fees apply. FREE to Members!
20170215T093000Z20170215T103000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the Heatfreeai1ec-1364@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z20170216T180000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Enchanted – An Evening of WonderexternalTBA1ai1ec-1507@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZJohn Paeno - CGT Kayaks; 239-221-8218
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com
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20170222T100000Z20170222T120000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Kayaks – Walk & Paddlefree$35 in advance; $40 at the door.ai1ec-1539@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZSouthwest Florida’s top naturalist, premier natural history author Charles Sobczak will have a meet and greet, PowerPoint program and book signing for Everglades Wonder Gardens
BYOB ~ Bring your own book or buy one from the author!
This special program takes place Thursday, March 23rd. Please call (239)992-2591 or email info@ evergladeswondergardens.com A donation of $25 per person or $15 for members is recommended to help the Gardens underwrite environmental education programming. The program starts at 7:30 pm for the meet and greet with the speaker and author, the organic wine and snacks beginning at 6:30 pm within the Gardens, with Mr. Sobczak’s lecture and program starting promptly at 7:30 pm in Environmental Learning Center.
About the speaker:
Charles Sobczak lives and writes on Sanibel Island, Florida. His first novel, Six Mornings on Sanibel, was originally published in 1999 and is currently in its seventh printing. In 2007 Sobczak turned his attention to non-fiction and published Alligators, Sharks & Panthers: Deadly Encounters with Florida’s Top Predator-Man. The book went on to win several awards and continues to sell well in academic circles. In 2010 he published a nature guide titled, Living Sanibel – A Nature Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands. The book quickly became the best-selling book on Sanibel and rose to #34 national for nature guide sales on Amazon.com during the winter of 2011.
Sobczak has appeared on National Book TV and has lectured on various nature topics to the Road Scholar organization, Audubon and Sierra Club groups and in early 2017 he became a featured speaker on board the Celebrity Equinox. Excerpts from his books have appeared in The Florida Weekly, The Islander, The Mullet Wrapper and The Cape Coral Breeze.
His second nature guide, The Living Gulf Coast – A Nature Guide to Southwest Florida, won the Gold Medal Presidents Award for the best work of Adult non-fiction, 2011, by the Florida Publisher’s Association. The book covers all the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians living within the six county region as well as 161 parks, preserves and eco-destinations where residents and visitors can discover these birds and animals in the wild. Sobczak is currently working on a novel.
20170223T183000Z20170223T203000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Guest Speaker Charles SobczakfreeA donation of $25 per person or $15 for members is recommendedai1ec-1454@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardeens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comThis lecture is offered in partnership with the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Join us in the picnic area! Dr. Jan Abernathie, PhD. of horticulture will be demonstrating how to plant your own Florida Bonsai. Cost for this event is $20 and includes all materials to make your own Florida Bonsai container and lunch from the Twisted Tangle Cafe! Please call to RSVP for this event at 239-992-2591.
20170301T120000Z20170301T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch and LearnfreeCost is $20 and includes lunch from the Twisted Tangle Cafe!ai1ec-1535@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z
Join us in the picnic grove for our morning lecture series with our partners CGT Kayaks, Inc. Our Beat the Heat speaker will be, teacher, marine biologist, and environmental scientist Kate Pagan. Kate is a Pennsylvanian transplant, has lived in and around Florida for the past 15 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida. Since then, Kate has filled many roles as both researcher and rehabilitator of Florida’s marine mammals and sea turtles. Eventually, she took to the classroom to teach Lee County students marine science with a focus on conservation. In her free time, Kate paddleboards, picks up litter, rescues honey bees, and plans her next adventure.
Regular admission fees apply. FREE to Members!
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20170315T093000Z20170315T103000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Beat the HeatfreeRegular Admissionai1ec-1538@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com
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20170322T100000Z20170322T120000Z+26.343523;-81.779535Everglades Wonder Gardens @ Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Walk & Paddlefree$35 in advance; $40 at the door.ai1ec-1542@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comBYOB ~ Bring your own book or buy one from the author!
This special program takes place Thursday, March 23rd. Please call (239)992-2591 or email info@ evergladeswondergardens.com A donation of $25 per person or $15 for members is recommended to help the Gardens underwrite environmental education programming. The program starts at 7:30 for the meet and greet with the speaker and author, the organic wine and snacks beginning at 6:30 pm within the Gardens, with Mr. Sobczak’s lecture and program starting promptly at 7:30 pm in Environmental Learning Center.
About the speaker:
Charles Sobczak lives and writes on Sanibel Island, Florida. His first novel, Six Mornings on Sanibel, was originally published in 1999 and is currently in its seventh printing. In 2007 Sobczak turned his attention to non-fiction and published Alligators, Sharks & Panthers: Deadly Encounters with Florida’s Top Predator-Man. The book went on to win several awards and continues to sell well in academic circles. In 2010 he published a nature guide titled, Living Sanibel – A Nature Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands. The book quickly became the best-selling book on Sanibel and rose to #34 national for nature guide sales on Amazon.com during the winter of 2011.
Sobczak has appeared on National Book TV and has lectured on various nature topics to the Road Scholar organization, Audubon and Sierra Club groups and in early 2017 he became a featured speaker on board the Celebrity Equinox. Excerpts from his books have appeared in The Florida Weekly, The Islander, The Mullet Wrapper and The Cape Coral Breeze.
His second nature guide, The Living Gulf Coast – A Nature Guide to Southwest Florida, won the Gold Medal Presidents Award for the best work of Adult non-fiction, 2011, by the Florida Publisher’s Association. The book covers all the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians living within the six county region as well as 161 parks, preserves and eco-destinations where residents and visitors can discover these birds and animals in the wild. Sobczak is currently working on a novel.
20170323T183000Z20170323T203000Z+33.775553;-117.291534Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old Rd, Perris, CA 92570, USA0Guest Speaker Charles SobczakfreeA donation of $25 per person or $15 for members is recommended to help the Gardens underwrite environmental education programming.ai1ec-1546@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 2239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comThis lecture is offered in partnership with the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Bring your lunch and join us in the picnic area! Dr. Jan Abernathie, PhD. of horticulture will be demonstrating how to plant your own Florida Bonsai. Cost for this event is $15 for non-members; $10 for members and includes all materials to make your own Florida Bonsai container. Please call to RSVP for this event at 239-992-2591.20170405T120000Z20170405T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch and Learnfree$15 for non members; $10 for membersai1ec-1578@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z239-221-8218Take the “Walk of Wonder” with the Bonita Springs Historical Society, Everglades Wonder Gardens, and CGT Kayaks (Calusa Ghost Tours) though Old Downtown Bonita reliving by gone days. The Walk ends with a VIP tour of the Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Learn about the early years in downtown Bonita Springs from our knowledgeable guides. Hear stories of growing up in Bonita Springs and of famous people that visited Bonita.
Meets at 10am at the Liles Hotel in Riverside Park 27300 Old 41rd Bonita. Cost is $30 per person with reservation.
Call 239-221-8218 the reserve you place in this Walk of Wonder.20170408T100000Z20170408T120000Z+26.341665;-81.779484Liles Hotel Riverside Park @ 27300 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Bonita Springs Historical Society History Walkfree$30 per person with reservationai1ec-1540@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.com
Registration is Closed
Community Association Managers
Two CEUs for CAMs
Landscaping for Community Association Managers
In the Sub-Tropics
A two-hour CEU program will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Everglades Wonder Gardens on Old 41 in Bonita Springs. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and is without cost. Two CEUs will be awarded.
The challenges that Community Association Managers face in sub-tropical Florida will be addressed in the beautiful 3.4 acres Everglades Wonder Gardens. Choosing appropriate plants that will flourish in specific environments that are shady or sunny, well drained or not, on an irrigation system or far removed from water will be discussed. CAMs will be “hands-on” in the gardens where many of the exotic specimens can be seen.
Linda Rae Nelson’s expertise and practical advice for putting the right plant in the right place, managing the details of community association landscaping in a cost effective way and provide guidelines for keeping sub-tropical properties attractive is well known. Join her in this unusual opportunity to address these issues in the beautiful saying of the Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Part One: Using Plants in Landscaping – Approval #9626967 one hour in OPP
Part Two: Once Upon a Palm – Approval #9627790 one hour in OPP.
Click Here To Register20170421T090000Z20170421T110000Z+26.343523;-81.779535Everglades Wonder Gardens @ Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Community Association Managers – Two CEUs for CAMsfreeai1ec-1574@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZAmber; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comOur Sunset Soirée series continues with “Mullet & Mojitos”. Just 90 miles from Florida, Cuba’s political and geographic isolation have kept its ecosystems pristine and allowed endemic flora and fauna to thrive. Join us as for a special evening Thomas Hecker, executive director of Everglades Wonder Gardens discusses his recent trip to Cuba with emphasis on the flora and fauna aspects, but also touching on the cultural and geographic influences. The evening will begin with a meet and greet with smoked mullet and homemade mojitos being served.20170427T180000Z20170427T200000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Sunset Soiree; Mullet & Mojitosfree$25 for non-members' $15 for membersai1ec-1607@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZRich Willett; rich@weit-llc.comIf you ever meet Rich Willett, you would think he is the happiest guy on earth. With his contagious smile and outgoing personality, you would never know Rich suffered from a childhood disease called polio. Rich describes in his book how this disease was not going to define him or his future.
Rich, a local Estero resident, always wanted to write about his journey living with polio. Many people who were infected with the polio virus didn’t become sick and had no symptoms. However, those who did get sick developed paralysis, which could sometimes be fatal.
In Rich’s case, he was diagnosed at 20 months old in 1950 and he left the hospital paralyzed in most of the major muscle groups in his body. Born to young parents totally unprepared for the challenges and heartache they faced; they endured and provided him with an example to follow which has carried him through a lifetime of challenges.
Rich will be speaking at a book signing on Tuesday, May 16th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, located inside of the Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, in Downtown Bonita Springs. Books will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be provided.
Copies of the book can also be purchased on Amazon.com. Paperback and Kindle edition available.
To reserve your seat at this free event, email rich@weit-llc.com20170516T173000Z+26.343523;-81.779535Everglades Wonder Gardens @ Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Book Signing – Rich Willettfree1ai1ec-1601@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905Z
Everglades Wonder Gardens and CGT Kayaks have partnered to bring you the “Wonder Gardens and Imperial River Guided Walk and Paddle”. This two-hour adventure starts at the Everglades Wonder Gardens at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, and ends with a relaxing and informative paddle up the Imperial River.
The Everglades Wonder Gardens is an 80-year-old historic attraction in downtown Bonita Springs. This 3.5-acre botanical jungle is full of plants native to Southwest Florida as well as and exotic plants from all over the world. The Wonder Gardens is also home to rescued birds and reptiles, including 38 alligators, pink flamingos, snakes, turtles & tortoises, and several exotic birds.
After your walk through the Wonder Gardens, your CGT Kayaks guide will meet you and bring you to your paddling adventure. Paddle up the famous Imperial River and see some of the exotic plants growing in the wild. Hear stories of the area’s first people – the Calusa Civilization – and the development of the area up to present times. This leisurely paddle takes about an hour.
The cost for this adventure is $35. You can make reservations at 239-221-8218 or pay $40 at the door day of the adventure.
For more information:
Everglades Wonder Gardens – www.evergladeswondergardens.com
CGT Kayaks, Inc. – www.cgtkayaks.com
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20170524T100000Z20170524T120000Z+26.343441;-81.7793Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0CGT Walk and Paddlefree$35 in advance; $40 at the door.ai1ec-1664@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZAmber Piper; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us for face “Face Painting in the Gardens” with Ronda McLaughlin on Saturday, June 3rd from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Cost per face painting is $10. To check out some of Ronda’s designs, visit her Facebook page by Clicking Here!20170603T130000Z20170603T150000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Face Painting in the Gardens!free$10ai1ec-1556@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZKate DeJong; 239-992-2591; kate@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comThis camp uses the remarkable animals and environment of the Everglades Wonder Gardens to inspire upcoming young artists. During this camp aspiring artists will mold and craft their artistic creativity though 2-D, 3-D and performing arts. After being inspired and taught by the animals and environment at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, artists will be brought to Artist-Naples to explore more about art.
To register please print and fill out form below and return to Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Click Here to Print Sign Up Form20170612T090000Z20170616T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Animal Artistry Summer CampfreeMembers $125; Non-Members $150ai1ec-1675@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZGift Shop; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comRonda Mclaughlin will be at the gardens doing face painting! Check out her Facebook page at Face Painting – rlm designs to see some of her great artwork.20170617T120000Z20170617T150000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Face Painting in the Gardensfree$10.00ai1ec-1561@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZKate DeJong; 239-992-2591; kate@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comBudding scientists will observe, hypothesis and experiment to discover more about the natural world. Using the Everglades Wonder Gardens’ flora and fauna, our scientists will gain understanding about ecology, behavior and anatomy. The camp will culminate with a trip to the beach where our scientist will use the skills crafted at the Everglades Wonder Gardens to explore the local habitat.
Please print and fill out form below and return to Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Click Here to Print Sign Up Form20170619T090000Z20170623T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Blossoming Biology Summer CampfreeMembers $125; Non-Members $150ai1ec-1563@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZKate DeJong; 2399922591; kate@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comUsing the unique history of the Everglades Wonder Gardens and our rescued animals, storyteller can create unique plots and stories. To learn more about crafting stories we will examine great storytellers like Rudyard Kipling (Just so Stories), Janell Cannon (Stellaluna), and Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbit). Our storytellers can experiment with tale telling using different methods such as writing, spoken stories, acting and art. The camp will end with a trip to the Shangri-La Springs, where storyteller are told more history and stories about old Florida.
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Click Here to Print Sign Up Form20170626T090000Z20170630T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Tall Tale Tellings Summer CampfreeMembers $125; Non-Members $150ai1ec-1558@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZKate DeJong; 239-992-2591; kate@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comThis camp uses the remarkable animals and environment of the Everglades Wonder Gardens to inspire upcoming young artists. During this camp aspiring artists will mold and craft their artistic creativity though 2-D, 3-D and performing arts. After being inspired and taught by the animals and environment at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, artists will be brought to Artist-Naples to explore more about art.
Please print and fill out form below and return to Everglades Wonder Gardens.
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20170710T090000Z20170714T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Animal Artistry Summer CampfreeMembers $125; Non-Members $150ai1ec-1562@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZKate DeJong; 2399922591; kate@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comBudding scientists will observe, hypothesis and experiment to discover more about the natural world. Using the Everglades Wonder Gardens’ flora and fauna, our scientists will gain understanding about ecology, behavior and anatomy. The camp will culminate with a trip to the beach where our scientist will use the skills crafted at the Everglades Wonder Gardens to explore the local habitat.
Please print and fill out form below and return to Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Click Here to Print Sign Up Form20170717T090000Z20170721T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Blossoming Biology Summer CampfreeMembers $125;Non-Members $150ai1ec-1564@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZKate DeJong; 2399922591; kate@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comUsing the unique history of the Everglades Wonder Gardens and our rescued animals, storyteller can create unique plots and stories. To learn more about crafting stories we will examine great storytellers like Rudyard Kipling (Just so Stories), Janell Cannon (Stellaluna), and Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbit). Our storytellers can experiment with tale telling using different methods such as writing, spoken stories, acting and art. The camp will end with a trip to the Shangri-La Springs, where storyteller are told more history and stories about old Florida.
Please print and fill out form below and return to Everglades Wonder Gardens.
Click Here to Print Sign Up Form20170724T090000Z20170728T170000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Tall Tale Tellings Summer CampfreeMembers $125; Non-Members $150ai1ec-1716@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZAmber; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comJoin us on the third Thursday of every month at 3:00 pm for gator feeding! Watch our handlers hand feed our 36 alligators! Fun and exciting for the whole family.20170817T150000Z+26.343441;-81.7793Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USAFREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3TH0Alligator Feedingfree1ai1ec-1686@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com
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20171104T150000Z20171104T190000Z+26.343523;-81.779535Everglades Wonder Gardens @ Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0“Brews for the Birds”external$25 ($30 at the door) and $15 non-drinker ticketai1ec-1793@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 2399922591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comVolunteer open house and potluck. We supply the turkey and drinks, bring a side dish.20171130T113000Z20171130T140000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Thanks for Givingfreeai1ec-1798@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZSusanna Tocco; 239-992-2591; susanna@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.comEducational and Entertaining Experience: A rare opportunity to interact with dozens of our mature alligators, while having an educational moment with a zookeeper or one of our docents. You purchase a ticket for a bait fish at guest services, we tie it on the end of bamboo pole and you literally feed the alligators. This fun activity is enriching for both our alligators and guests. It also helps with our feed costs, so we can provide the most nutritional diet available.20171201T140000Z20171201T150000Z20171224T140000Z20171225T140000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USAFREQ=DAILY0Alligator Interactive: Educational & Entertaining Experiencefree$5.00ai1ec-1796@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZThomas Hecker; 239-992-2591; thomas@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergadens.comWine & Wildlife
Featuring The Photograph Artworks of Nature & Wildlife of Conservation Photographer: Marc Harris
We are very excited to have Marc’s exhibition opening in our newly renovated gallery. Come out and share an evening of extraordinary wildlife imagery. Meet the artist and discover stories, views, and behaviors of wildlife in the wild.
Organic wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
A suggested donation of $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Please RSVP to info@evergladeswondergardens.com or call 239-992-2591.20171201T170000Z20171201T200000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingle FridayfreeDonationai1ec-1845@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZJoin Docent Chris, as she guides you along our wandering paths and shares with you fun facts about our gardens and animal collection.
Guide is included with admission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 Tourfreeai1ec-1820@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZSusanna Tocco; Susanna@EvergladesWonderGardens.comJoin our very own Susanna Tocco, Certified Yoga Instructor (CYI) & Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) as she leads meditative yoga sessions on our organic (no chemicals) zoysia grass lawn next to the new improved Flamingo Lagoon. These relaxing sessions take place before the Gardens open to the public. RSVP to Susanna@EvergladesWonderGardens.com20180102T080000Z20180102T084500Z20180501T080000Z+26.343441;-81.7793Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USAFREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180517T235959Z;BYDAY=TU,TH;WKST=MO0Yoga with the Flamingosfree$5 for Members/$10 Non-Membersai1ec-1801@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZThomas Hecker; 239-992-2591; thomas@evergladeswondergardens.com; www.evergladeswondergardens.com20180105T170000Z20180105T200000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingle Fridayfreeai1ec-1764@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZRegister Here
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the all four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café. Materials/Supplies fee: $49
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understaing Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
Mary Pearce, Program Coordinator (Volunteer) mdpearce103@gmail.com 239-498-570020180111T090000Z20180111T091500Z0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session Ifreeai1ec-1765@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZRegister Here
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the all four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café. Materials/Supplies fee: $49
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understaing Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
Mary Pearce, Program Coordinator (Volunteer) mdpearce103@gmail.com 239-498-570020180125T090000Z20180125T120000Z0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session IIfreeai1ec-1944@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; (239)992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.com
Biologist ~ Dennis Gardinia
Orchids and Pythons in the Everglades
A collaborative effort to restore rare and endangered native orchids and control introduced invasive species of python in SW Florida.
Bio: For nearly 30 years my career has focused on endangered species recovery and invasive species control. I worked for the US Forest Service on the Caribbean National Forest and the Apalachicola National Forest and for the US Fish and Wildlife Service at St. Marks, Florida Panther and 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuges. I was the Manager of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park and I have been the Everglades Region Biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission since 2007.
20180202T170000Z20180202T200000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingle Fridayfreeai1ec-1766@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZRegister Here
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the all four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café. Materials/Supplies fee: $49
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understaing Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
Mary Pearce, Program Coordinator (Volunteer) mdpearce103@gmail.com 239-498-570020180208T090000Z20180208T120000Z0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session IIIfreeai1ec-1802@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; (239)9922591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comJoin Horticulture Director, Dr. Jan, for a fun workshop & lunch. This month Dr. Jan will be teaching students how to re-pot orchids.
Please RSVP to Zuliana Salerno20180214T120000Z20180214T130000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Lunch and Learn with Dr. Janfree$10 and $20 with lunchai1ec-1767@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZRegister Here
The Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program was developed to meet the need for a standard curriculum of information about the issues of landscaping in the subtropics. The program is for those who serve on a landscaping committee or are participating in a Garden Club of members who are responsible for the common areas of their Homeowners Associations.
The Florida Landscaping Expert Program is a modular curriculum that is delivered over 12-hours. After attending the all four 3–hour sessions, participants will receive an Everglades Wonder Garden Certificate of Achievement and certification as a Florida Landscaping Expert. If you are unable to attend all four sessions (barring unforeseen circumstances) please postpone taking this course until the next time it is offered. Space is limited.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Bring comfortable clothing because a portion of the program will be held outside.
The sessions will be held at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, Environmental Learning Center, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. There is ample parking on the north side of the Wonder Gardens’ property, directly behind the Twisted Tangle Café. Materials/Supplies fee: $49
Topics include:
Living in a Subtropical Climate
Using Plants in Landscaping
Right Plant in the Right Place
Shrubs and Trees
Proper Pruning
All About Palms
Florida Statutes and Landscaping
Essentials of Mulch
Understaing Turf Management
Irrigation: Key to Success
Mary Pearce, Program Coordinator (Volunteer) mdpearce103@gmail.com 239-498-570020180222T090000Z20180222T120000Z0Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program – Session IVfreeai1ec-1974@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.com
South Florida’s top naturalist,
premier wildlife author and photographer, Dr. Roger Hammer will do a program and book signing for Everglades Wonder Gardens
Mr. Hammer will discuss “Hummingbird & Butterfly Gardening in Tropical Florida”
BYOB ~ Bring your own book or buy one from the author!
This special program takes place this Friday at 5 on April 6th. Please call (239)992-2591 or email zuliana @evergladeswondergardens.com to reserve your seat today. A donation of $20 per person or $10 for members is recommended to help the Gardens underwrite environmental education programming. The program starts at 5:00 for the meet and greet with the author, hand-crafted beer and appetizers also beginning at 5:0 0 pm within the Gardens, with Dr. Hammer’s lecture and program starting promptly at 6:0 0 pm in the Everglades Wonder Gardens’ Environmental Learning Center.
About the speaker:
Roger L Hammer is an award-winning professional naturalist, author, botanist and photographer.He offers entertaining and informative programs to orchid societies, garden clubs, butterfly organizations
Audubon societies, environmental groups and botanical gardens in addition to civic groups.
Dr. Hammer served as the senior interpretive naturalist for Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation Department in his role as the manager of Castellow Hammock Nature Center for 33 years before retiring in 2010. He had joined Tropical Audubon Society’s Board of Directors in 1997 and currently serves as an honorary Board member. He leads annual wildflower walks in Everglades National Park for the society. In addition, he is a volunteer instructor and field trip leader for Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables.
Roger received the first Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award presented by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society in 1982 for “outstanding, consistent, and constant service in the areas of education, research, promotion and preservation of native plants.” TAS awarded him the prestigious Charles Brookfield Medal in 1996 for “outstanding service in the protection of our natural resources.” In 2003, he received the Green Palmetto Award in Education from the Florida Native Plant Society. In 2010, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, Tropical Audubon Society and the Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association. Florida International University honored him in 2012 with an honorary Doctor of Science degree. In 2013, he served as keynote speaker at the Florida Native Plant Society’s state conference, which marked a return appearance.
The accomplished wildflower photographer and author of Everglades Wildflowers, Florida Keys Wildflowers, A Falcon Guide to Everglades National Park & the Surrounding Area and Florida Icons: 50 Classic Views of the Sunshine State is credited with the discovery of two species of native orchids that were new to the flora of Florida; with the rediscovery of the atala hairstreak butterfly that was feared extinct; and with the discovery of the first pair of Bahama woodstar hummingbirds in Florida. In addition to wildflower photography, Roger’s hobbies include long-distance solo canoeing, kayak fishing, birdwatching and gardening for birds & butterflies. He resides in Homestead with his wife, Michelle.
20180406T170000Z20180406T200000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Flamingle Friday “Beers & Butterflies”freeai1ec-2009@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comAnimal Artistry
This camp uses the remarkable animals & environment of the Everglades Wonder Gardens to inspire upcoming young artists. During this camp, aspiring artists will mold & craft their artistic creativity through 2-D, 3-D, & performing arts. After being inspired by the animals & environment of the Everglades Wonder Gardens, artists will be brought to The Center of the Arts Museum to explore their art collection.
Ages 7 – 11
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
$125 for members / $150 for non-members
This program will repeat the week of July 9th- 13th.20180611T090000Z20180611T170000ZEverglades Wonder Gardens20180611T090000Z20180612T090000Z20180613T090000Z20180614T090000Z20180615T090000Z0Summer Camp – Animal Artistryexternalai1ec-2011@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comBlossoming Biologist
Blossoming young scientists will observe, hypothesize & experiment to discover more about the natural world. Using the Everglades Wonder Gardens flora & fauna, our scientists will gain an understanding about ecology, animal behavior & anatomy. The camp will culminate with a trip to a local beach where our scientists will use the skills crafted at the Everglades Wonder Gardens to explore the beaches’ local habitats.
Ages 7 – 11
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
$125 for members / $150 for non-members
This camp theme will repeat July 16th – 20th20180618T090000Z20180618T170000ZEverglades Wonder Gardens20180618T090000Z20180619T090000Z20180620T090000Z20180621T090000Z20180622T090000Z0Summer Camp – Blossoming Biologistexternalai1ec-2013@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comTall Tale Tellers
Using the unique history of the Everglades Wonder Gardens & our rescued animals, campers can create unique plots & stories. Campers will learn more about crafting stories & will examine great storytellers like Rudyard Kipling, author of Just So Stories; Janell Cannon, author of Stellaluna & Beatrix Potter, author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Our storytellers can experiment with the tale telling using different methods such as writing, spoken stories, acting & art. The camp will culminate with an exploration of historical sites in downtown Bonita Springs.
Ages 7 – 11
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
$125 for members / $150 for non-members
This camp theme repeats July 23rd – 27th20180625T090000Z20180625T170000ZEverglades Wonder Gardens20180625T090000Z20180626T090000Z20180627T090000Z20180628T090000Z20180629T090000Z0Summer Camp – Tall Tale Tellersexternalai1ec-1809@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZIn celebration of our nation’s independence, we have Free entry for 4 hours. We wanted to share our beautiful gardens and wildlife with the community. First you can enjoy the parade along Old 41 Road in the morning and then the festive fireworks, all in the revitalized downtown. Hours for the 4th are Noon – 4pm.20180704T120000Z20180704T160000Z+26.343451;-81.779624Everglades Wonder Gardens @ 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0FREE on the 4th for 4 hours ~ OPEN Noon – 4pmfree$4.00ai1ec-2010@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comAnimal Artistry
This camp uses the remarkable animals & environment of the Everglades Wonder Gardens to inspire upcoming young artists. During this camp, aspiring artists will mold & craft their artistic creativity through 2-D, 3-D, & performing arts. After being inspired by the animals & environment of the Everglades Wonder Gardens, artists will be brought to The Center of the Arts Museum to explore their art collection.
Ages 7 – 11
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
$125 for members / $150 for non-members20180709T090000Z20180709T191500ZEverglades Wonder Gardens20180709T090000Z20180710T090000Z20180711T090000Z20180712T090000Z20180713T090000Z0Summer Camp – Animal Artistryexternalai1ec-2012@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comBlossoming Biologist
Blossoming young scientists will observe, hypothesize & experiment to discover more about the natural world. Using the Everglades Wonder Gardens flora & fauna, our scientists will gain an understanding about ecology, animal behavior & anatomy. The camp will culminate with a trip to a local beach where our scientists will use the skills crafted at the Everglades Wonder Gardens to explore the beaches’ local habitats.
Ages 7 – 11
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
$125 for members / $150 for non-members20180716T090000Z20180716T170000ZEverglades Wonder Gardens20180716T090000Z20180717T090000Z20180718T090000Z20180719T090000Z20180720T090000Z0Summer Camp – Blossoming Biologistexternalai1ec-2014@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZZuliana Salerno; 239-992-2591; zuliana@evergladeswondergardens.comTall Tale Tellers
Using the unique history of the Everglades Wonder Gardens & our rescued animals, campers can create unique plots & stories. Campers will learn more about crafting stories & will examine great storytellers like Rudyard Kipling, author of Just So Stories; Janell Cannon, author of Stellaluna & Beatrix Potter, author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Our storytellers can experiment with the tale telling using different methods such as writing, spoken stories, acting & art. The camp will culminate with an exploration of historical sites in downtown Bonita Springs.
Ages 7 – 11
Camp hours: 9am – 5pm
$125 for members / $150 for non-members20180723T090000Z20180723T170000ZEverglades Wonder Gardens20180723T090000Z20180724T090000Z20180725T090000Z20180726T090000Z20180727T090000Z0Summer Camp – Tall Tale Tellersexternalai1ec-1672@evergladeswondergardens.com20181119T224905ZEverglades Wonder Gardens; 239-992-2591; info@evergladeswondergardens.com20190221T180000Z20190221T220000Z+26.343523;-81.779535Everglades Wonder Gardens @ Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA0Enchanted ~ An Evening of Wonder 2019free